BIO
Music lovers around the world are screaming for a change in hip-hop music; due to the repetitive sounds currently being broadcasted by the millions of radio stations and video shows everyday. Here to accept this challenge is 21 year old Cincinnati, Ohio native and prodigy of poetry, k-Drama. With k-Dramas eccentric rhyme schemes; honest humor; and Biblically relative dialogue, he is sure to attract a multitude of new listeners.
k-Dramas new album on the EMI Gospel label, Behind the Glory, is a well arranged anthology of the life and times of k-Drama. Behind the Glory, displays, with honesty, the many hardships he has faced in order to achieve his height of success in God. Each of his struggles is expressed differently, giving the audience a well rounded sense of his heart for God, in uplifting tunes. Songs such as, Honored, (featuring the Grammy nominated Canton Jones) are humbling, exalt the virtue of God, and give thanks for His grace and mercy. Other compositions like Just a Man expose his neglected childhood; which was the root of sins that are daily challenges until this day.
Born Regis Anthony Jones, his aspirations were not to become a rap artist. Regis had goals of playing basketball in the NBA and starting his own clothing line. Regis was raised in the church at an early age and knew the ways of the Lord; however, he soon strayed away, drawn by his own lust.
When Regis was 14, a classmate of his, Marquez Patterson, passed away due to a heart failure; he was 13 years old. At the funeral, Regis realized that tomorrow was not promised to him; this inspired him to give his heart to the Lord and through Christ, he has become the man that he is today.
Since his friends untimely death, k-Drama began rapping for the glory of God. Contributed to his belt are 3 solo albums, several compilations and mixtapes, and endless collaborations with many of todays leaders in Holy Hip Hop including; Sean Slaughter (son of Alvin Slaughter), Mr. Del (former 3 6 Mafia member), and Gotee Recording artist, manChild of Mars ill. k-Drama has rapped around the country in many events including the I Hear Music in the Air new artist showcase (www.ihearmusicintheair.com), Holy Hip Hop festivals, Fla.vor Fest (Tampa, Florida), Rap Fest (Bronx, New York) and the Holy Hip Hop Awards (Atlanta, Georgia). He has also won several talent shows in the local area. K-Drama is the CEO of T.H.I.S. Click Records, now distributed by EMI Gospel/Holy Hip Hop Music.
My honest prayer is that James 1:2-5, Matthew 6:33, and Proverbs 3:5-6 are executed by the listener after hearing my lyrics, says k-Drama. I was discouraged at times because everyone around me kept giving up their goals and dreams. The only reason why I didnt give up mine is because I knew deep down inside, God told me to continue to rap for Him; and if I gave up back then, I wouldnt be where Im at today. I pray that those who hear the voice of the Lord will walk by faith and not by sight.
Outside of music, Regis is a college student at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, where he is seeking his degree in Business Administration. He also is with Public Allies Cincinnati, and he has been placed at The Community Police Partnering Center where he is using his skills to strengthen communities, and to reach the youth of our city with a message of peace and non-violence. This 60-second PSA to promote the Stop the Shooting message of CeaseFire Cincinnati is just one of the ways that Regis is engaged in this work.
I just want to make an impact on todays generation in whatever way I can, k-Drama concludes. If its rap, thats cool. If its going to a childs sporting events, thats cool too. I pray that I write honest songs from the heart. Alongside that, I strive for my life to be better than the songs that I write.
